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Do you know someone who should be acknowledged for their extraordinary stand for peace?
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Every time someone takes an action for peace, people are connected; to themselves and to each other. In every community there are people who make a difference and who try hard to bring peace and prosperity to the world they live in, often in the face of great conflict and injustice. The YMCA Peace Medallion is your way to recognize and celebrate members of your community who inspire us to join them in creating a more peaceful world.
 
I needed your help to generate a nomination (or two) in the next few days. Perhaps you know someone who qualifies for this prestigious award.
If so then lets chat. I am available to assist with a submission!
 
See examples of Last years 2007 YMCA Peace Medallion Recipients
 
We honour those who are working as volunteers to craft peaceful solutions to violence, poverty, injustice and discrimination. We are once again recognizing the extraordinary commitment that community Peacemakers have on the world. From all walks of life, from all cultures and heritages, Peacemakers are united by their desire to create a culture of peace.
 
CRITERIA
We are seeking individuals who:
  • Find peaceful solutions to violence, conflict, discrimination and injustice
  • Make a difference by working quietly without any special recognition (financial, status or otherwise) to create a culture of peace
  • Volunteer their time and work without any special resources (financial, status or otherwise) to create a culture of peace
  • Enhance the lives of people in their community and around the world by creating peaceful environments

This award is intended to acknowledge time and effort contributed on a voluntary basis. Services performed during the normal course of professional or business duties are not eligible for recognition. Self-nominations or YMCA staff will not be considered.

 
NOMINATION PROCESS
Typically it takes a few weeks to drum up nominations and get them ready for the Oct 10th deadline. This week I am calling folks within my network ask for their assistance in generating nominations for submission.
 
Contact: Dan Trepanier, YMCA of Greater Toronto, 42 Charles Street East, Toronto, ON M4Y 1T4,  T 416.928.3362 ext.2002, F 416.928.3552

PS: Final draft of Submissions are due by Friday, October 10, 2008. Details on the 2008 Awards can be found at http://www.ymcatoronto.org/en/who-we-are/our-organization/international/news-events/peace_week_08.html

 
SELECTION PROCESS
The committee is made up of community members and YMCA staff chosen to represent a variety of interests, experiences and ages. Recipients are honoured with the Medallion at special Peace Ceremonies in November during YMCA World Peace Week at YMCAs across the GTA.

See Blog link at http://dantrepanier.tigblog.org/post/479883 Submit content or feedback for this list at http://dantrepanier.tigblog.org/post/479883#postcomments Copyright © The YMCA of Greater Toronto. Duplication permitted with attribution and a link back to the blog

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